Feeling down?

Question

Feling depressed with everything. A few months ago was into everything. to an extent, looked forward to getting up in the morning, now, i just cant be bothered anymore. im thinking about absolutly everything, loads of thoughts and problems running through my head, even at nighttime when trying to go to sleep. Just everyday tasks i just dont want to do.

I used to be in college, now im not in work, which i know isnt the problem, although i reallise it is a change in circumstances.

Obviously i need to go to the doctor for professional advice, but what does it sound like to you? Have you been through something like me?

Thank you if you reply as it is a long question. Cheers

Answer 1

Listen, i was in the same boat. I am 17 and i lost my virginity at a very young age. For some reason, maybe the whole thing was too much too handle and it crippled me. I was in the same situation. I didn't see the point in life, i even questioned if it was worth living. I thought about random thoughts for hours, unable to sleep. What's the point of doing that anymore? Why would i need to get up today? Do i have any friends anymore? Is there any way to just shut out the world? Do i have to deal with people anymore? I was extremely depressed. Brutally depressed. But what you have to think about is. Why am i depressed? Why am i so hurt right now? Why does this whole situation bother me? You have to realize why you are feeling so down and have to admit it to yourself. Tell someone about it, not for attention but to get it out. Cry. Then get up in the morning do something you love to do. Take some time off and go relax. Taking a vacation is an excellent suggestion. Basically just shut off the world don't think about your daily problems and enjoy yourself go have fun with friends.


I Hope this helps, i really do because i know how hard it is. Trust me.

Cheers Good luck

Answer 2

Yes i have. I think being stuck in all day makes you lose your motivation. It's winter and i think a lot of people feel down in the winter with hardly any sunshine and it getting dark so early. The best thing to lift your mood would probably be some exercise, even if it's just a short walk everyday, it makes such a difference and it'll clear your head. Also the exercise will give you an outlet for all your mundane everyday worries and perhaps you're only thinking about them because you haven't got anything else to occupy you. Too much sleep also doesn't help it just makes you feel groggy for the whole day.

It's so easy just to sit in front of our computers and TV's. Things will only change if you make the effort to go and change them. Good luck.

Answer 3

I agree with Lee Lee as I have suffered depression myself before. You 'may' not have full-blow depression yet but it would be a good idea to talk to your GP to get a diagnosis. Insomnia was a symptom when I had it, and I made the mistake of taking sleeping tablets for too long. I grew tolerant to them which made things worse. Therefore, only take sleeping tablets on your GP's advice. Make sure you stick to a balanced diet (bananas are good mood-lifters apparently) and take regular gentle exercise. This is about as much advice as I can offer but I've attached a couple of links which I hope you'll find useful. All the best - I hope things improve for you soon.

Answer 4

Right there with ya...

... my lifes storys not a pleasant one, with everything I've been through... You wouldn't imagine..(My lucks always against me..:P which...pretty much sucks big time//been through pretty much everything)
... but usually I try to look at the bright side.. with a fake calm,smile on my face....and as of recently I've been feeling more and more depressed.. been in and out of it for a while.. Don't think I've ever felt so empty. I think I might know whats causing my feeling... but at the same time I'm afraid/ashamed to ask for help.

I don't get much sleep anymore, get anxious.. what hurts me most is that I've been wasting time..I've had all these dreams and goals.. but I can't seem to find a way to get started...life is going way too fast for me...lost interest in my favorite things, grew distant from my friends, haven't seen or had any contact with my sick mother in years, lost my bestest friend who've I known since we were in diapers XD she became someone I really despise now.., I was diagnosed with cancer a couple of years back, my sisters were placed in foster care a few months back,dad was an alcoholic HES out on bail at the moment, older brother moved out, my guy tossed me out like an old shoe -_-;, don't know what to do with my life..and so on.. Life... It all seems pointless to me now... but I'm still going.. not giving up in what little hope I have left.. I suggest you seek help soon,

Of course I obviously won't be of much help
But I thought I'd share some insight..or ideas...or whatever..

This is usually the time of year when most people go down..
so perhaps that contributed a lil? I know cloudy weather usually gets me down.

You should probably start off by finding a good therapist.. (I personally don't believe in them but sometimes just getting the word out to others , letting them know how you feel... could take a good load off your chest. Don't be discouraged.. Theres always someone out there who'll be willing to help or listen.)

First thing would be to find the root of whats causing your unhappiness..

Does it involve a person who wronged you? Did YOU harm someone unintentionally?

Is there something in life you've been looking forward to all your life and found something blocking your way?

something/someone bothering ya? don't hold back.. just tell it like it is..

...stuff like that...I suppose.. 6_6

Whatever happens... don't expect everything to correct itself.. you need to take action and make these changes happen, for the better.

You've gotten great answers up there^ just like leelee & kevin said... it wouldn't hurt to exercise and take a nice vacation

Find something/someone that usually motivates you to get through.

Heres hoping that everything turns out alright.. ^^

Answer 5

sounds like run-of-the-mill depression to me

best to get to a Doc asap and have a chat about it.

been there

Hang in there: you'll come through it